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Costume | The Alston Studio
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The Richard Alston Dance Company wardrobe cupboard is full of costumes from current and previous productions. In this section, learn about how they are stored and how much work goes into designing and creating the final pieces. Reg charity no 250216.
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On tour | The Alston Studio
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Raquo; On tour. Find out more about where the company have toured to in the past and where they are going next using the map, and see what a dancer’s day is like when they’re not at home at The Place. Reg charity no 250216.
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Repertoire | The Alston Studio
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With a large body of repertoire spanning over 40 years and 80 composers, three lists offering different search criteria have been created. For instance, if you are most interested in seeing how many pieces Alston has choreographed to Bach, view his work by composer. If you are most interested in seeing what pieces were choreographed over the period of 1965-1985, view his work by date. If you have a particular piece you would like to search for, view by title will be the simplest way to find it.
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Credits and thanks | The Alston Studio
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Raquo; Credits and thanks. Digital Co-ordinator for The Place:. Director of Communications for The Place:. Friends of Richard Alston Dance Company. Arike Oke, Rambert Dance Company Archives. Gemma Addy, David Higham Literary Film and TV Agents. Victoria and Albert Museum. Sharon Maxwell, National Resource Centre for Dance. Reg charity no 250216.
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Lighting | The Alston Studio
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Lighting plays an important role in the final look and feel of a piece. Explore the different ways cues are called throughout a show and the terms the technical crew use to communicate. Rig in fast motion. Reg charity no 250216.
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Music | The Alston Studio
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Music is an important feature of Alston’s choreography. In this section, learn more about the choices he has made when selecting music and what it is like playing the piano for company class. Live music for performance. Reg charity no 250216.
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Rehearsal | The Alston Studio
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When the company are not on tour, they can be found rehearsing at The Place. Find out more about a typical dancer’s day and how they stay healthy to maintain a gruelling schedule. Reg charity no 250216.
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Richard | The Alston Studio
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Richard Alston is often referred to as a 'Founding Father of British Contemporary Dance' but is still creating work for his company today. In this section, learn more about how Alston first began to dance, key dates in his career and what inspires his choreography. Day in the life. Reg charity no 250216.
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Behind the scenes | The Alston Studio
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Raquo; Behind the scenes. The Alston Studio project was conceived to provide resources about the work Richard Alston and to give an insight into a working company. As well as all the hard work that takes place in the studio and onstage, further work goes on behind the scenes in the Richard Alston Dance Company office. Reg charity no 250216.
